Swansea and Cardiff to make stand against racism ahead of Saturday's south Wales derby

The Swans launched an investigation after boos were heard outside their Liberty Stadium ground while players took the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Credit: PA

Rivals Swansea and Cardiff will unite to send out a strong message against racism ahead of Saturday's south Wales derby.

Hosts Swansea have been affected by racism twice this season, with their midfielder Yan Dhanda being the subject of social media abuse following last month's FA Cup tie against Manchester City.

Yan Dhanda was the subject of racist abuse on social media Credit: PA

The Swans also launched an investigation after boos were heard outside their Liberty Stadium ground while players took the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in December.

The match will take place on the same day as United Nations Anti-Racism Day.

Swansea chief executive Julian Winter said: "The issue of racism and discrimination is one that sadly isn't going away, and we feel it is important as a football club that we continue to battle against these prejudices that put a stain on society and the game we all love.

"I'm delighted that both clubs have come together to unite around such an important issue, and I'd like to thank all the supporter groups from both Swansea City and Cardiff City who have played such a key role in this campaign."

Swansea will also show their support for Cardiff defender Sol Bamba, who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in January. Credit: PA

Both sets of players, as well as officials, will warm up in Kick It Out T-shirts, while the fixture will adopt the slogan 'Rivals on the pitch, united against racism'.

Swansea will also show their support for Cardiff defender Sol Bamba, who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in January.

On the back of the Kick It Out T-shirts will be the words 'We fight with you' together with Bamba and 22 - the Ivorian' s squad number.

Bluebirds chief executive Ken Choo said: "Cardiff City and Swansea City stand together in the fight against racism and discrimination in society.

"I'd like to thank the supporters groups of both clubs for their commitment to this campaign.

"While our rivalry on the field with Swansea City will continue this weekend, our unity with them in this battle against prejudice is firm and absolute."